It became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in britain. Complete, fully searchable information about the new oxford book of carols. So, well give you the bible, the complete works of shakespeare, and the new oxford book of carols, which other book. With carols for advent, christmas, new year, and epiphany, and a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a musthave collection for all choirs. Aug 27, 2009 buy the oxford book of flexible carols spiralbound paperback by bullard, alan isbn.
An extensive general introduction gives an overview of the history of the carol, and there are a number of appendices dealing with specific areas of the repertory. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols. Bible story and art activities for the shorter catechism bible stories and art activities for the shorter catechism for young children volume 1 the twinkling tuba book of christmas carols in bass. It it full of ideas for choirs who cannot sing satb every week, and includes some high quality new stuff suitable for modern worship. Aug, 2008 works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras.
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They take him travelling on the wings of the night to see the shadows of christmas past, present, and future and scrooge learns a. Nov 05, 1992 and although this book is a product of the music department at oxford university and contains a fair amount of musical arrangements and notations, it is still accessible to people who arent well versed in music. A firm favourite with choirs for many years, this is a classic collection of traditional carols. A complete resource for every church choir flexible anthologies spiralbound paperback by bullard, alan isbn. It was first published in 1928 by oxford university press and was edited by percy dearmer, martin shaw and ralph vaughan williams. Music and texts of 201 carols for the christmas season many in more than one setting, each with copious notes on historical background and performance. An extensive general introduction gives an overview. Vocal scores christmas bullard, the oxford book of. The oxford book of carols by percy dearmer, 1964, oxford university press edition, in english music ed. The oxford book of flexible carols im stretta noten shop kaufen.
Wonderful book for choirs and has a wide range of carols for a wide range of abilities. The oxford book of flexible anthems by choral score sheet. He has published a number of choral pieces with oup and is coauthor, with his wife janet, of the pianoworks series for the older beginner. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, including traditional favourites and carols written. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of carols. It is a widely used source of carols in among choirs and church congregations in britain. Alan is also a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums.
The oxford book of flexible carols paperback alan bullard. Most of the traditional ones are from sources in the seventeenth and eighteenth. Covering nine centuries of christmas music from around the world, the book contains some 120 carefully selected carols, providing a mixture of popular and unfamiliar. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a must for all choirs at christmas. The shorter new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte. The oxford book of flexible carols, edited alan bullard voices in 2, 3 and 4 parts and pianoorgan in the same format as the oxford book of flexible anthems this wide ranging anthology presents 56 carols new and old, all in new arrangements, suitable for choirs of any size or shape. And everything you need to know about every carol ever written and that is only a slight exaggeration is to be found in the new oxford book of carols published in 1992.
The oxford book of easy flexible anthems caters for church choirs of all types and sizes, enabling them to have at their fingertips easy music for every occasion. Ship this item this item is available online through marketplace sellers. A boy was born a christmas carol a great and mighty wonder a merry christmas a virgin most pure adeste fideles and there were shepherds angels, from the realms of glory as with gladness men of old away in a manger 2 versions blessed be that maid mary the blessed son of god the boars head carol. The cowley carol book was edited by george ratcliffe woodward and was published in 1901 and 1919, in two parts, first and second series, and was subtitled as a selection of carols for christmas, easter and ascensiontide. His major publications include the inspirational oxford book of flexible anthems and oxford book of flexible carols, alan bullard carols, and alan bullard. The new oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols. Alan bullard is a composer and pianist, whose choral, instrumental, and educational compositions are widely performed. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be. An anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate source book for carol lovers and scholars. Many of shaws christmas carols and arrangements are still available separately, see christmas but far better value is the classic obc itself, which still in print. The oxford book of flexible anthems is the perfect resource for church choirs of all types and sizes. Shorter new oxford book of carols p oup uk an anthology of items selected from the massive new oxford book of carols, which was immediately acclaimed on publication as the ultimate sourcebook for carol lovers and scholars. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet music.
Percy dearmer, ralph vaughan williams, and martin shaw, eds. Buy the oxford book of flexible carols spiralbound paperback by alan bullard isbn. The oxford book of flexible choral songs alan bullard. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item carols from the oxford book of carols bv933738. The oxford book of flexible choral songs is the perfect resource for secular choirs and singing groups who like the flexibility to perform songs in a range of combinations from unison to satb. Perfect for small choirs, young choirs, choirs with few men, choirs. The oxford book of flexible carols by choral score sheet. Shop and buy the oxford book of flexible anthems sheet music. In short, its called the oxford book of flexible anthems because thats what it is a book of excellent music which is totally adaptable to any combination of singers. Many choirs have used flexible anthems and flexible carols over the years they are a staple diet for our choir and so im really pleased to announce this new collection, the oxford book of easy flexible anthems over 65 anthems covering the whole of the church year and the various festivals and themes, except for christmas. The oxford book of flexible anthems provides me with a source of music for the whole church year, singable by any combination of available voices. Each carol is presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers.
The oxford book of flexible anthems paperback alan. It contains 197 carols, most of which are for the christmas season, but some are for passiontide or easter, or for other seasons of the year. Dec 02, 2012 christmas carol singing in oxford, uk. Perfect for small choirs, young choirs, choirs with few men, choirs just starting out, and choirs with limited rehearsal time m. Possibly the only book of carols you will ever need. The oxford book of flexible carols bullard, alan on. Bullard bullard, the oxford book of flexible carols oup choraline. A complete liturgical index is provided and all seasons of the church year are represented except christmas. A complete resource for every church choir flexible anthologies paperback by alan bullard isbn. With complete coverage of the churchs year, this is a musthave collection for all church choirs.
Vocal scores christmas bullard, the oxford book of flexible. The oxford book of flexible carols is the perfect resource for choirs of all types and sizes. The new oxford book of carols by choral score sheet. The perfect resource for every choir at christmas flexible anthologies paperback by bullard, alan isbn. The new oxford book of carols presents an authoritative anthology. Contents of christmas carol collections expository. Satb, ssaa, sab, 2part, unison with keyboard accompaniment. Listed below are shaws compositions and arrangments. Its spiral bound and lies flat on the music stand and the pages are easy to turn, wonderful for accompanists. In stock usually ships in 24 hours view our delivery options. Im just surprised that bbc radio 4s desert island discs hasnt yet introduced hugh keyte and andrew parrotts extraordinary work of scholarly musicianship to its closing material.
The cowley carol book was edited by george ratcliffe woodward and was published in 1901 and 1919, in two parts, first and second series, and was subtitled as a selection of carols for christmas, easter and ascensiontide the first series was produced by george ratcliffe woodward, and for the second, later volume he was assisted by charles wood. Published in 1928, the oxford book of carols quickly became a classic with its combination of original tunes and texts, as well as more modern compositions. Each piece is presented with flexible scoring options. It was first published in 1992 by oxford university press oup and was edited by hugh keyte and andrew parrott. Oxford book of flexible anthems, oxford university press.
The oxford book of carols is a collection of vocal scores of christmas carols and carols of other seasons. And although this book is a product of the music department at oxford university and contains a fair amount of musical arrangements and notations, it is still accessible to people who arent well versed in. The shorter new oxford book of carols by hugh keyte, 9780193533240, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is. Oxford book of flexible carols christmas satb millers music.
Width its breadth of material, notes on sources, extended introduction and indexes, it is indispensable both as a choral colleciton and as a standard reference book. Shop and buy the new oxford book of carols sheet music. The oxford book of flexible carols edition peters usa. They take him travelling on the wings of the night to see the shadows of christmas past, present, and future and scrooge learns a lesson that he will never forget. The new oxford book of carols clifford bartlett hugh keyte andrew parrott. The collection presents flexibility of scoring in a constructive and realistic way, with particular provision for unison or twopart singing. Each piece may be performed by a mixed choir, but is also presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers, including upper. Sacred and secular choal music, choral collections, choral octavos and more. Two settings, both based on the tune collected by rvw. Carols for a christmas morning by choir of new college. The oxford book of flexible carols the perfect resource for every choir at christmas. Oxford book of carols satb a cappella, oxford university.
The oxford book of flexible carols buy now in stretta sheet. You could build a lovely carol concert around this book, highly recommended. Where multiple versions of a hymn or carol exists, notes concerning the song will be found at the bottom of the first version. John rutter the shepherds pipe carol, in rehearsal with the choir of merton college, oxford duration. Oxford university press shorter new oxford book of.
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